Academic Style

This video gives information on academic writing style in English, with a list of 10 style 'rules', focusing on formality (rules 1-5), objectivity (rule 6), precision (rules 7-8), tentative language (rule 9) and explicit links (rule 10).

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00:00 Intro
00:32 Rule 1: Use formal vocabulary
01:50 Rule 2: Use formal verbs
02:42 Rule 3: Use full form of verbs
03:03 Rule 4: Use formal grammar structures
03:56 Rule 5: Use statements
04:25 Rule 6: Use impersonal phrases
05:15 Rule 7: Be precise
06:07 Rule 8: Cite your sources
06:32 Rule 9: Use tentative language
07:32 Rule 10: Use appropriate transitions
08:26 Example text (for style problems)
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Academic writing style is a formal style, that requires: (1) use of formal vocabulary e.g. words from the Academic Word List; (2) use of formal verbs instead of two- or three-word verbs; (3) use of full form verbs, not contractions; (4) formal grammar structures; (5) statements rather than questions; (6) impersonal phrases such as 'There is'; (7) use of precise words; (8) citation of sources; (9) hedging (cautious language); (10) formal linking words.

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A related topic is hedging:
https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing...

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